Electrically Conductive Composite PLA

Conductive 3D Printer Filament

$7.00 USD
CDP1170

Now with improved layer adhesion, increased resilience to break, higher melt flow, and, in general, greater consistency for more trouble-free, higher performance printing experience!

Have you ever wanted to create something with your 3D printer that includes electronics? Maybe an LED, touch sensor, or some other genius invention to solve the world’s problems? Then Protopasta Conductive PLA is the perfect material for you!

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We provide a number of domestic shipping options within the United States via UPS, including free shipping on orders of $50 or more. We also provide international shipping via DHL Express.

Returns

At ProtoPlant's discretion, returns and replacements will be accepted within 90 days of purchase.  Please check the material label before opening your product.  Only sealed product can be returned. Shipping of items for exchange or refund is paid by the customer. More information about returns and replacements can be found in our terms and conditions. 



Electrify prints for Simple Circuits & Touch-Sensitive Devices!

  • Available in 1.75 & 2.85 (3) mm diameters.
  • 125g are loose coils, 500g is on a 8" diameter spool, 2kg is on a 12" diameter spool.
  • Prints with standard PLA settings (or hotter) - no heated bed or special nozzle required
  • Usable on most PLA-compatible printers, such as Makerbot, FlashForge, Dremel, Ultimaker, Printrbot, and more!
  • Great for simple circuitry and interactive projects
  • Also experiment with ESD or 3D printed bearings!

How Conductive Is It?

  • Volume resistivity of molded resin (not 3D Printed): 15 ohm-cm
  • Volume resistivity of 3D printed parts along layers (x/y): 30 ohm-cm
  • Volume resistivity of 3D printed parts against layers (z): 115 ohm-cm
  • Resistance of a 10cm length of 1.75mm filament: 2-3kohm
  • Resistance of a 10cm length of 2.85mm filament: 800-1200ohm

Here is a link to some projects:

http://www.thingiverse.com/protognome/collections/conductive

And the original kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1375236253/electrically-conductive-pla-3d-printer-filament


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AP
02/22/2023
Atticus P.
United States United States
I recommend this product

It works.

The filament works. I had no problems printing with it on a glass bed or on painter's tape.

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03/07/2023

Protopasta, Filament by Protoplant

Great to hear!

LC
10/01/2022
Leo C.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Very interesting electrical properties

Prints very well and has very interesting electrical properties. Thank you.

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10/20/2022

Protopasta, Filament by Protoplant

That's great to hear! Interested to learn what you will make :-)

SW
06/16/2022
Shaun W.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Great Product!

Does exactly what I needed. Will be buying lots more!

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JL
05/30/2022
John L.
United States United States
I recommend this product

Perfect Service, great communication.

A painless transaction, with no problems. Item delivered promptly and at minimal cost. Excellent service, thanks.

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04/24/2022
HYUNTAEK L.
South Korea South Korea
I recommend this product

Highly recommended

Nice product quality with super fast shipping

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